davey
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Post by davey on Mar 7, 2016 17:34:32 GMT -5
I got them in rubbermaid crates and am worried if i put them in my attic the heat will mess them up somehow.
Does anyone know how the heat will effect the figures.
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Post by kgchampion on Mar 7, 2016 18:08:00 GMT -5
Heat is not a problem. My old Jakks are stored in my parents' attic in plastic bins in North Carolina, where it can hit 100 degrees in the summer. Last time was there, they were still fine.
If you throw them in a bin with no organization, their legs will get super bowed. The legs use much less plastic then upper bodies, so all that weight of other figures pressed against them will warp legs. I learned that the hard way with Jakks. Mattel is just as susceptible.
What I do is I stack the figures in the bins. The bottom layer is flat-backed. Then next layer is facing down, feet-to-head with the first layer. This helps prevent sliding. Then you either atack the remaining layers alternating between face up, face down each layer, or you can stack each following layer face down (which I currently do). But always stack them head-to-foot with the previous layer. Next I place a figure standing up in any gaps between stacks. This further prevents sliding.
If you do that, it will help keep your figures prestine and free from warpage.
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Post by ZDB on Mar 7, 2016 18:11:40 GMT -5
Probably best to find a place for them with a monitored temperature
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Post by CrossRhodes on Mar 7, 2016 18:32:07 GMT -5
I've just removed mine from a year long storage, they were in my brothers garage and everything is fine.
I had just stored them in plastic storage boxes as I thought I'd only have them there for a few weeks -.- ha
So don't worry about heat or cold unless it's extreme because the figs are more durable than you'd think.
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Post by poindizzle on Mar 7, 2016 19:06:37 GMT -5
Heat and cold are not necessarily issues except, like people have said, where temperatures are extreme. That being said, the plastic in a T-shirt, or Kane's handcuffs for example, are more susceptible to drying out and breaking than the bodies of the figures.
I stand all my figures up. I have them in small boxes that are tall enough to close the lid on. I stand them up straight and make a row, with the person on the end facing in. I do that so that no character's nose touches the box and gets flattened. Learned the hard way that Mattel heads are naleable enough that pressing against the side of a box get smushed irreperably. Standing them up and snugly secure ensures no leg warping. This'll take a little more room but is totally worthwhile.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Mar 7, 2016 19:26:41 GMT -5
I strongly suggest not storing in an attic. All my old toys in my moms attic are ed after 25-30 years
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2016 21:05:35 GMT -5
Put them in a tub in the closet. Problem solved
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Post by honchos1982 on Mar 7, 2016 21:16:25 GMT -5
I have all my figures in the attic and I check on it once every month and no problem
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Post by fzmadness on Mar 7, 2016 21:42:44 GMT -5
I have them in my attic but its finished so its the temp of the house usually. Before that i had them stacked in bins and they were fine. I dont put too much on top of each other bc i dont want them to warp. Havent had any issues.
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Post by davey on Mar 7, 2016 21:58:21 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I am gonna end up buying like 15 bins and making sure they got plenty of space.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Mar 8, 2016 2:48:29 GMT -5
Mine are in plastic tubs and cardboard boxes with little organisation and there's a fair bit of limb warping and eyebrows rubbing off. Although there's quite a bit of limb warping with these figures from the way they're packaged anyway.
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Post by honchos1982 on Mar 8, 2016 3:12:28 GMT -5
I put them inside boxes I usually go to target and get the boxes they came in or go to Home Depot and buy boxes
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Post by honeybear 619 on Mar 8, 2016 7:09:41 GMT -5
I would store them on a bookcase in the attic.I've tried the head to toe storage method with my jakks and some of the hair paint rubbed off on the middle layer.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 8:46:47 GMT -5
Ventilation is key too with an attic, and especially a basement. You don't want to get mold or mildew, or even the smell there.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 9:32:55 GMT -5
Send them to me and I'll make sure they're properly stored
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Post by 3B on Mar 12, 2016 8:05:28 GMT -5
When not on display I keep my figures in 15L Rubbermaid bins. I lay them flat, then, like someone above mentioned, stack them head to feet until I fill the bin. Usually fit two rows of figures, 4-5 figures wide and about the same deep. Now, I also place each figure in clear baggies. I use acid-free baggies made by a company called GT Zip. I highly recommend them as they reduce rubbing and help keep accessories together.
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Post by mrhoss on Mar 12, 2016 8:25:10 GMT -5
When not on display I keep my figures in 15L Rubbermaid bins. I lay them flat, then, like someone above mentioned, stack them head to feet until I fill the bin. Usually fit two rows of figures, 4-5 figures wide and about the same deep. Now, I also place each figure in clear baggies. I use acid-free baggies made by a company called GT Zip. I highly recommend them as they reduce rubbing and help keep accessories together. I have most of my 4" GI Joe and Star Wars in baggies from that company. I may have seen them in one of your blog posts or am I thinking of someone else?
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Post by 3B on Mar 12, 2016 8:33:36 GMT -5
I have most of my 4" GI Joe and Star Wars in baggies from that company. I may have seen them in one of your blog posts or am I thinking of someone else? I first learned about them on someone else's blog. I think I've mentioned them on this forum before. They can be a little expensive because you have to buy in bulk (about $45 for 1000), but worth the investment. I store all my figures that way.
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Post by dixol on Mar 12, 2016 11:02:20 GMT -5
I moved last yr, had them randomly dumped in a bin, and 9 months later there is obvious bowing in some of the legs. Easily fixable at this point, but I did the head-to-toe thing now.
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Post by ero on Mar 12, 2016 11:34:21 GMT -5
I have most of my 4" GI Joe and Star Wars in baggies from that company. I may have seen them in one of your blog posts or am I thinking of someone else? I first learned about them on someone else's blog. I think I've mentioned them on this forum before. They can be a little expensive because you have to buy in bulk (about $45 for 1000), but worth the investment. I store all my figures that way. And I either learned about them on 3B's blog or the blog he's talking about. I moved a couple years ago and knew I'd have my stuff stored for a while. I purchased the GT bags for my entire collection and it was money well spent. It may feel weird to spend that much on plastic bags, but the thing is, they're pretty durable. So when I finally unbagged my collection, I was able to lay the bags flat and pile them into a large tote for the next move or for storing accessories, whatever. Definitely recommend. I got mine from this place: www.createforless.com/search/results.aspx?txtSearch=gt%20bagsI'm not sure if Rubbermaid containers are acid free, so sealing each figure in acid free bags removes the worry. Also, it provides a buffer between figures so they don't stick or get scratched. As for attic storage, I'd encourage you to try finding a place in the house to store them, or even just in the garage as opposed to the attic. Heat rises, and depending on your climate, that could be bad news.
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